New technology from SKF opens for new ceramic coated bearings

New technology from SKF opens for new ceramic coated bearings SKF's British subsidiary AMPEP plc is now introducing a new ceramic coated self-lubricating plain bearing to the market. By applying a new ceramic coating, protected by patents, to the steel surface of the outside of the inner ring, the lifetime of the plain bearing can be increased by as much as three times. AMPEP, that is part of the SKF Aerospace business, manufactures and markets airframe components for the aerospace industry and the new technology is of particular interest to applications such as pitch controls for the main rotors in helicopters. For the customer it means that the intervals between services can be greatly extended. This technology is, however, not only limited to the aerospace industry. It can also benefit rail systems such as high speed and tilting trains where loads and vibrations are similar to those experienced in helicopters. The new technology leads to reduced maintenance costs in many demanding applications. Göteborg, March 8, 2001 Aktiebolaget SKF (publ.) For further information, please contact: Lars G Malmer, SKF Group Communication, tel +46-(0)31-3371541, e-mail: Lars.G.Malmer@skf.com Aktiebolaget SKF, SE-415 50 Göteborg, Sweden, tel +46-31-3371000, fax +46- 31-3372832, www.skf.com ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/08/20010308BIT01140/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/03/08/20010308BIT01140/bit0001.pdf